Congratulations to the following winners for the Vacation Lottery Extravaganza  May draw

Trip –   Scotland B&B Castles

Winner:   Michael McKearney (Marlant N6)   ticket # 0216

$1000 Cash Prize   Winner: : PO1 Kevin Dzwolak (HMCS Toronto) ticket # 0674

$500 Cash Prize Winner:     Lt (N) Kai Bader (CFNES)   ticket # 0874          

$150Bonus Prize  Superstore Gift Card  Winner:      Rhonda Morrison (FPSO)  ticket #1195

$150Bonus Prize  Superstore Gift Card Winner:     PO2 Glenn Gale (CFNES)  ticket  # 1393   

Next draw:  June 11^th   NASCAR All Star Race

Gagnants du concours: 2012/ 2013

Concours Extravaganza vacances au soleil 2011 / 2012

Félicitation aux gagnants suivants du triage du Concours Extravaganza vacances au soleil pour le mois 10 mai

Grand Prix Billet gagnant: B & B + séjour au château en Écosse  :

Billet gagnant  Michael McKearney (Marlant N6)   billet # 0216

Deuxième prix 1000$ argent liquide Billet gagnant:  : PO1 Kevin Dzwolak (HMCS Toronto) billet # 0674

Troisième prix 500$ argent liquide Billet gagnant:   Lt (N) Kai Bader (CFNES)   billet # 0874

Carte cadeau $150 Billet gagnant:  Rhonda Morrison (FPSO)   billet #1195

Carte cadeau $150 Billet gagnant : PO2 Glenn Gale (CFNES)  billet # 1393

Prochain triage 2012-2013:  11  Juin  – NASCAR  – Course d’auto vedette

April 2012

Extravaganza Winners April

Trip – Alaskan Cruise Jeff McCormack Unit: AMCRO

$1000 Cash Prize Michael Dharmaratnam Unit: Stad Band

$500 Cash Prize  Patricia Lewis Unit: RCMP

$150 Package Brent Williamson Unit: HMCS Athabaskan

$150 Package Bernard Morissette Unit: HMCSToronto

H&R MFRC Vacation Lottery Extravaganza 2011 / 2012

March 12, 2012

Grand Prize London, England Winner: Marc St-Hilaire ticket # 0623
Second Prize $1000 Cash Winner: Linda Norman (FCE) ticket # 0719
Third Prize $500 Cash Winner: Sean McCutcheon (HMCS Toronto) ticket #0177
$150 Package Gift Card Winner: CPO2 Tom Sloan (FELIX) ticket # 0694
$150 Package Gift Card Winner: Susan Clement-Anderson (Marlant HQ) ticket #1300
Grand Finale $3000 Winner: Lt(N) Valerie Allard (Trinity) ticket #0553

February 10, 2012

Grand Prize US Coast to Coast – NY + L A
Winner: MCpl Craig Gilday (MARLANT) ticket # 0785
Second Prize $1000 Cash Winner: Michael Bercier (423 Squad) ticket # 0163
Third Prize $500 Cash Winner: Brian Bailey (CFAD) ticket #0122
$150 Package Gift Card Winner: Leanna Scherr (Ottawa) ticket 0379
$150 Package Gift Card Winner: Steve Stuart (JTFA) ticket #0567

Jan 10, 2012

Grand Prize:  Nascar – All-star Race  Winner:  Elaine Mercer (AJAG) ticket # 0412
Second Prize $1000 Cash Winner: Jason Vallis (HMCS Cabot)  ticket # 0138
Third Prize $500 Cash Winner:  Andre Michaud ticket # 0707
$150 Package Gift Card Winner:  Cdr. Glenn MacIsaac (FLOG) ticket # 0650
$150 Package Gift Card  Winner: Cdr. Brigitte Boutin (MARLANT) ticket # 1029

Dec 10, 2011

Grand Prize Vancouver Sunshine Coast Adventure
Winner: Gary Collins (JTFA) ticket #0404
Second Prize $1000 Cash Winner: Carey Remington ticket # 0209
Third Prize $500 Cash Winner: Guy Leclerc (406 Squad) ticket # 0940
$150 Package Gift Card Winner: Sasha Moulton (AJAG) ticket # 0415
$150 Package Gift Card Winner: James Meikle (423 Squad) ticket # 1330

Nov 10, 2011

Grand Prize: Exuma, Bahamas 
Winner: AB Rose Sanatgar (VDQ) ticket #0258
Second Prize $1000 Cash
Winner: Greg Hallonquist (MOG5) ticket # 0549
Third Prize $500 Cash
Winner: Robert Bolger (FMFCS) ticket #0739
$150  Gift Card
Winner: Terrence Chubbs (FMFCS) ticket 0194
$150 Gift Card
Winner: Brenda Piercey (CFAD) ticket # 0106

Oct 11, 2011 

Grand Prize: St. Lucia
Winner: Rob Tibbetts (MOG 5) ticket# 1289
Second Prize $1000 Cash
Winner: Maxime Gravel (423 Squad) ticket # 1404
Third Prize $500 Cash
Winner: Paul Rice (Marlant) ticket #1287
$150 Gift Card
Winner: Andre Gendron (CFNES) ticket #0677
$150 Superstore Gift Card
Winner: Beth Campbell (LCC) ticket #0497

Sept 12, 2011

Grand Prize: Maui, Hawaii
Winner: Katie Bartlett (CF H Svc(A) Halifax  ticket # 0758
Second Prize $1000 Cash
Winner: Cpl. Richard Saindon (12 Wing) ticket # 0846
Third Prize $500 Cash
Winner: Graham Duhme (CFMWC)) ticket # 0283
$150 Petro-Can Gas Card
Winner: Dominique Tetreault (N61) ticket #0578
$150 Superstore Gift Card
Winner: Johanna Benning (CRC) ticket #0301

August 10, 2011

Grand Prize: South America – Rio de Janeiro
Winner: Tim MacDonald (12 AMS) ticket # 1440
Second Prize $1000 Cash
Winner: Drew Griffiths (FDU(A)) ticket # 0831
Third Prize $500 Cash
Winner: Joseph Smith (FTA-N42) ticket # 0725
$150 Package Superstore Gift Card
Winner: John Casey (FMFCS) ticket # 0319
$150 Package Superstore Gift Card
Winner: James Millar (JPSU) ticket # 0186

July 11, 2011

Grand Prize: Disney World Family Holiday in Florida
Winner: PO1 Larry MacDonald (FADMO) ticket # 0032
 Second Prize $1000 Cash
Winner: PO1 Barry Thomas (HMCS Athabaskan) ticket #0618
Third Prize $500 Cash
Winner: PO2 Yvon Nadeau (HMCS Preserver) ticket #0234
 $150 Superstore Gift Card
Winner: Heather King ticket #0150
$150 Superstore Gift Card
Winner: Jason Barkhouse (CFNES) ticket # 0684
June 10, 2011
Grand Prize French Riviera
Winner: Austin Cole (423 Squad) ticket # 0865
Second Prize $1000 Cash
Winner:  Angel Parsons (HMCS Montreal) ticket #0763
Third Prize $500 Cash
Winner: Patricia MacNeil (N1) ticket #1126
$150 Superstore Gift Card
Winner: Bill Brandow (CFRC Halifax) ticket #0327
$150 Superstore Gift Card
Winner: Mike Ploughman (FMFCS) ticket # 0152

May 10, 2011

Grand Prize: Caribbean Cruise
Winner: Karen Beamish (FLOG) ticket #1399
Second Prize $1000 Cash
Winner: Adam Kieley (HMCS Preserver) ticket #0457
Third Prize $500 Cash
Winner: PO1 Jerry Parsons (HMCS Fredericton) ticket #0239
$150 Package Superstore Gift Card
Winner: OS Angel Parsons (HMCS Montreal) ticket 0763
$150 Package Superstore Gift Card
Winner: PO2 John Casey (FMFCS) ticket #0318

April 11, 2011

Grand Prize: Australia Independent
Winner: LS John (Jake) Cotter (PSU Halifax) ticket #0134
Second Prize $1000 Cash
Winner: Muriel Brown ticket #1080
Third Prize $500 Cash
Winner: JoAnn Cunningham (CFNES) ticket #0958
$150 Superstore Gift Card
Winner: LCdr. Andre Gendron (CFNES) ticket #0676
$150 ESSO Gift Card
Winner: Sandra Evans (FLOG) ticket #0395

Early Bird Winners
(Prizes : $120 value each)

4 Feb Draw
Rose Tucker FCE Ticket#0629
SML Ricard Pte HMCS VDQ Ticket#0259

7 Feb Draw
Lt (N) Chris Gabriel Ticket #0503
CPO2 Herman Harris Ticket #0721

8 Feb Draw
MS Adam Gracie Ticket #0592 HMCS Athabaskan
Maj John McCallum Ticket #0565 N34

9 Feb Draw
Pte. SML Ricard ticket # 0259 (HMCS VDQ)
PO2 David Gowen ticket # 0654 (CFNES)

10 Feb Draw
Cpl Jason Griffin Ticket #0850
Rob Stuppiello Ticket #0585

11 Feb Draw
CPO2 Tom Sloan ticket #0694
Jeanne Robichaud ticket #1028
$1,500 Grand Early Bird Prize  Oleskiy Zaslavskiy ticket #0574

1. Outreach Updates

2. MFRC Activities

3. Community Events

Outreach Updates

Outreach Services kicked off spring with a busy calendar filled with events and activities throughout the province.  The Cape Breton Site MFRC started off the month by hosting an Easter-themed Ready, Set, Know gathering on April 3.  Military families came out and enjoyed an evening of fun Easter activities and time to socialize with one another.  April also saw the return of the H&R MFRC’s Information Roadshow to the communities of Tatamagouche, Pictou, Sydney and Truro.  Military family members and friends joined us to learn more about the Emotional Cycle of Deployment, military resources and were also introduced to other support agencies.  Thanks to all of the folks in the communities we visited for welcoming us!

Outreach Services will be back on the island on May 22 and 23 for additional Unit Family Rep Training at the Victoria Park Garrison.  The ongoing training is intended to enhance the capacity of the UFRs to provide information to CF members and families about the MFRC and other partner agencies who work to provide support and services to our military community.

As we get closer to summer, we will be ramping up to attend more and more festivals and events in the many communities we serve.  On May 27 we will be visiting Bass River for the International Peace Keeping Day celebration at the Veterans’ Memorial Park. If you have not visited this lovely and peaceful park, make it a destination this summer and view the wonderful tribute to all military members and their families. 

In July, Outreach Services will be back in Pictou on the 7 and 8 for the Black Battalion Ceremony and the Annual Lobster Festival.  July will also see our Cape Breton Site attending the Mira Park Days and then we will be visiting Tatamagouche for the Exhibition and Tattoo on July 21 and 22.  Finally, to wrap up this busy season, Outreach will be attending the Cape Breton County Exhibition on August 18 and 19.

Be sure to keep an eye out for us in the next couple of months and always stay connected to Outreach Services for up-to-date information on what is going on in your community.  For more information on any of the activities we will be attending, please contact outreach@halifaxmfrc.ca.

On Tuesday, April 3 the Cape Breton Site MFRC hosted an Easter-themed Ready, Set, Know.  This program provides military families with the opportunity to come together and connect, gain insight and share resources surrounding the military lifestyle.  H&R MFRC volunteer Maryann Couture (top left) along with military family member Stacey Tippeneskum (top right) and Stacey’s children Sarah, Kya and Michelle attended this activity.  Thanks for coming out and participating in Ready, Set, Know!

Unit Family Reps (UFRs) gathered at the Halifax Site MFRC on Thursday, April 26 for the bi-annual training session.  A big thank you to all who attended and made this training session a success!

During a Deployment: Learning to Cope with the Absence
Work-related separations are a true fact of life when it comes to military families.  Once the Cycle of Deployment begins, it is common for family members at home to experience a bit of confusion, loneliness and appetite disturbances.   However, there is also a recovery and stabilization phase characterized by feelings of increased confidence, independence, competence and freedom.  As the deployment comes to an end, individuals begin to anticipate homecoming and can experience feelings of joy, anxiety and excitement.  Have a look at the tips below to help your family through a work-related separation.

Tips for Couples:
* Communicate - keep in touch about everyday events and share your feelings to maintain the emotional bond.
* Try to end phone calls on a positive note.  It may be a long wait before the next call.
* Enjoy freedom and independence. Develop new skills.
* Offer empathy and support to family, friends and colleagues in need.
* Reassure your partner of your love and commitment.

Tips for Parents:
* Plan to have some family time with the children before the homecoming.
* Put forth extra effort to stay in touch with children.
* Show appreciation for the correspondence your loved one sends you and refer back to things they have said in previous communications to indicate your interest.
* Remember the importance of the amount and frequency of expressions of affection.

Positive Growth Opportunities:
Many parents worry about the negative impact that work-related separations may have on children.  However, deployments offer many positive growth opportunities.  Several studies show that despite the distress during separation, many children make significant developmental gains.

Positive Aspects of Separation:
* Fosters maturity: military children encounter more situations and have broader/more varied experiences than children from non-military families.
* Induces growth: military children learn more about the world and how to function within a community at an earlier age.  Taking responsibilities in a parent’s absence provides a chance to develop new skills and develop hidden interests and abilities.
* Encourages independence: military children tend to be more resourceful and self-starters.
* Encourages flexibility: in an ever changing environment, military children tend to learn the importance of flexibility in dealing with day-to-day life.
* Prepares children for separation they will face during their lifetimes.  In lifestyles where deployment and relocation are experienced, military children learn not only to say goodbye, but how to begin friendships anew.
* Strengthens family bonds: military families make emotional adjustments during a separation, which often lead them to discover new sources of strength and support among themselves.

These and other tips can be found online in the Deployment Resources Section of the H&R MFRC website www.halifaxmfrc.ca.  For additional information on deployment, please email deployment@halifaxmfrc.ca

Military Family Identification Card
The Military Family ID (MFID) is recognized nationally so military families can use it across the country to identify yourself as a military family member and participate in the Military Discount Program that is offered at a variety of local businesses.
The MFID is available to immediate military family members only, including spouses/common-law partners and children who are ages 13 and over, of both Regular and Reserve Force members. 

You can get your MFID at the following Halifax & Region MFRC Site locations:

Halifax Site, Windsor Park: 7am – 10pm (7 days per week)

Shearwater Site: 8am – 4pm (Monday – Friday)

Cape Breton Site: Tuesday & Wednesday, 9am – 12pm (September – June)
Thursday, 9am – 1pm and 6pm – pm (September – June)
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 8am – 4pm (July & August)

Please remember that the military member must be present to sign the card at the time of issue. The process takes approximately 15 minutes.

Unit Family Reps (As of April 26, 2012)

ARMY

1st (Halifax-Dartmouth) Field Artillery Regt: Sgt Larocque, Sgt Birt   
1st Battalion, The NS Highlanders: 2Lt Pring
The Cape Breton Highlanders: Sgt Reid, Sgt Macdonald, Sgt Bailey  
3 Intelligence Company: Sgt Morash, Pte Fitzgerald, Padre Leblanc    
3 Military Police Unit: Padre Ashton, Sgt Sparkes  
33 Field Ambulance (Halifax): Sgt Debbie Ross, Cpl Lindsey (Alternate) 
33 Service Battalion (Halifax): Cpl Baird, MCpl Beaini  
35 Field Ambulance (Sydney): Cpl Thomas  
36 CBG HQ: CWO Lelievre  
36 Service Battalion (Sydney): Sgt Walsh, Sgt Craig   
45 Field Engineer Squadron: PO2 Morris, Sgt Standing  
72 Communication Group Headquarters: WO Oicle   
723 Communication Squadron (Halifax): Sgt Simms, Sgt Maclean  
725 Communication Squadron (Glacebay): Sgt McNeil  
CFB Halifax Det – Sydney: PO1 Kelly  
CFRC Sydney: Cpl Melnick  
Regional Cadet Support Unit: Cpl Fraser  
The Princess Louise’s Fusilier (PLF): Capt Lutz   
The Halifax Rifles: Sgt Clarke

NAVY

CF Naval Engineering School Halifax: Lt(N) King, PO1 Darcy, PO2 Patenaude  
CF Naval Operations School Halifax: PO2 Glover, PO1 Cushing  
CANFLTLANTHQ (MOG 5): PO2 Hebert    
Fleet Diving Unit (Atlantic): Cpl Daly   
HMCS Athabascan: Lt(N) Morel, MCpl MacAleese  
HMCS Cornerbrook: LS Richards, MS Rumbolt  
HMCS Fredericton: PO1 Pottinger  
HMCS Goosebay: LS Gosleigh, MS Nowlan  
HMCS Iroquois: CPO2 Wright  
HMCS Moncton: Lt(N) Degg  
HMCS Montreal: LS Robert, LS James  (Alternate)   
HMCS Preserver: PO2 Conway, 
HMCS Scotian: MCpl Nippard  
HMCS Toronto: MS Hawke, LS Patten  
HMCS VDQ: SLt Rozee  
HMCS Windsor: MCpl Nancy Latreille  
Maritime Forces Atlantic HQ: LCdr Gates  
Sea Training Atlantic: PO1 McGuire

AIR FORCE

12 Air Maintenance Sqn: Sgt Halvorsen, WO Westbrook  
144 Construction Engineer Flight Pictou: Cpl Mackenzie, Cpl Boudreau (Alternate) 
406 Maritime Operational Training Squadron: MCpl Mansfield, Capt Khalil
423 Maritime Helicopter Squadron: MCpl Philibert  
Helicopter Operational Test and Evaluation Facility: Capt Voisard  

OTHER UNITS

84th Independent Field Bty: PO2 Monette  
Assistant Judge Advocate General Halifax: CWO Auger    
CFB Halifax/FADO: MS Cull   
CFB Halifax/FCE: MS Williston  
CFB Halifax/FLOG/TEME: Cpl Saikaley  
CF Health Services: Lt(N) Shelli-Dawn White 
PEIR: 2LT Dwyer  

MFRC Activities and Resources

Unit Family Rep Bowling Event
Stadacona Bowling Alley
When is the last time you played bowling?  UFRs are invited to come and join us for an evening of fun at the Stad Bowling Alley on Monday, May 28.  Bring your family along for memorable times.  The Stad Bowling Alley features six lanes with black lights, glow in the dark bowling balls, a cybersphere that lights up the alley and a great stereo system! This activity will be offered at no cost to all UFRs and their families.  Pizza and refreshments will also be served! Don’t miss out on this great activity!  Please note that you must register early, as capacity is limited. 
Monday, May 28, 6-8pm
Registration: Contact Mike Dulude, 902-427-7795 or email michel.dulude@forces.gc.ca to register.   Please indicate how many individuals will be bowling.

Stress.calm
Halifax Site MFRC
Military families experiencing deployment
This interactive program offers a proven and effective, skills-based approach to managing stress.  Through self-awareness, behaviour change and skill-building, participants will explore the link between stress and performance, examine stress within a military context, and learn about the stress response.  Various relaxation and stress management techniques and strategies will be explored and practiced.  Childcare will be provided at no cost to participants.
Sunday, May 27, 9:30am to 11:30am
No cost to participants
Registration Deadline: Thursday, May 24, 8:00am.  Call 427-7788 for more information and to register

Ready, Set, Know
Officer’s Mess, Victoria Park Garrison
Military family members are invited to join us for Ready, Set, Know, a monthly program that offers information and resources on how to prepare and understand some of the joys and challenges associated with the military lifestyle.  Whether you are experiencing a deployment, or you are interested in hearing personal insights from members of the military community, come and join us! This is a great opportunity to gain insight and resources and also share your own experiences with others, while enjoying coffee and snacks.
Tuesday, June 5, 6:30pm
Call 902-563-7107 for more information and to register. 

Community Events

Antigonish Farmers’ Market: May 5 – December 2012
Exhibition Grounds, James Street, Antigonish
Beginning May 5, the Antigonish Farmers’ Market will be open every Saturday 9am to 1pm until December.  With over 50 vendors, there is something for everyone at the market, from baked goods, jewellery, fresh produce, and much more.  Visit www.antigonishfarmersmarket.org for more information.

Feis A’Cholaisde Ghàidhlig – Gaelic Celebration: May 7 – May 13
St. Ann’s, Cape Breton, NS
Come out and enjoy this very special weeklong event that will share NS Gaelic culture.  Throughout the week there will be Gaelic activities for adults and youth, including workshops, concerts, dancing and more.  Visit www.gaeliccollege.edu for more information.

Sharon United Plant Sale: May 12
326 Maple Avenue, Tatamagouche, NS
Come and checkout the annual plant sale at Sara Bonnyman Pottery from 9am-12pm.  Here you will find a variety of perennials from some of the nicest gardens throughout Tatamagouche.  Visit www.sarabonnymanpottery.com for more information.

Maritime Bead Festival: May 18 – May 20
Holiday Inn and Convention Centre, Truro, NS
Be sure to stop in the Maritime Bead Festival in Truro, the first show of this kind to be held in Nova Scotia! The festival will feature local bead artists, jewellery designers, workshops and more. 

Festival of Paragliding and Air Sports: May 18 – May 21
121 Main Street, Parrsboro, NS
Bring your family out and enjoy a variety of activities surrounding flight, including paragliding, hang gliding, kites, ultralites and remote control planes.  Visit http://pegasusparagliding.com for more information.  

Communications/Marketing Program Coordinator

The Halifax & Region Military Family Resource Centre (H&R MFRC) is a provincially registered charitable organization that is governed by an independent and democratically elected volunteer Board of Directors.  The H&R MFRC provides quality programs and services to our military community, which includes programming and services for the whole family.

The successful candidate is an enthusiastic, results-oriented professional, with exceptional communication, organizational, and management skills. You are an excellent communicator, equally comfortable in front of corporate donor, in a media interview or speaking in front of an audience of 500. You thrive in a dynamic, demanding and challenging environment. You have a proven record in meeting objectives, and are keen to make your mark in the non-profit sector

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in communication, marketing or public relations or related field;
• Minimum seven years experience in marketing, communications, media relations and fund development (or related field with directly transferrable skills and experience)
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective fund development strategies
• Experience with not-for-profit organizations
• Proven experience in managing programs, leading people and teams;
• Strong sense of drive, ambition and ability to take initiative and see ideas/projects/initiatives through to completion
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop others;
• Commitment to client services and relationship building;
• Innovative, with a keen interest to learn and challenge status quo;
• Excellent decision making skills and an ability to troubleshoot problems and manage issues to resolution.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multi disciplinary team, and develop and implement communications plans.
• Proven ability to effectively delegate and support staff and volunteers
• An understanding of the “multi-tasking” inherent in charitable organizations with limited resources, and an ability to effectively achieve responsibilities

• Must pass screening process of the Child Abuse Registry and a Criminal Records check

• Must possess valid drivers license with access to reliable transportation

Start Date: ASAP
Salary: $45000-50000/year plus benefits (based on experience)

Please forward resume to:

By Mail: Chris Saldon

PO Box 298, Shearwater NS, B0J 3A0

by May 12, 2012

Email: Christina.Saldon@forces.gc.ca
Fax: (902) 720-1943

Note:  We appreciate and thank you for your interest in working for the Halifax & Region Military Family Resource Centre, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Halifax & Region Military Family Resource Centre (H&R MFRC) is a provincially registered charitable organization that is governed by an independent and democratically elected volunteer Board of Directors.  The H&R MFRC provides quality programs and services to our military community, which includes programming and services for the whole family.

The right career for the right person!  We are currently seeking a Family Information and Referral Services Shift Worker based out of our Halifax Site.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Provide excellent customer service and reception services to all customers in person and on the phone.
• Make appropriate referrals to services/resources available within the military and civilian community;

• Handle matters in a confidential and professional manner.

• Provide information on MFRC services, programs, workshops/activities, Base and community resources
• Maintain program registration files, collect fees, including issuing tickets, updating register, and accepting payments (cash/credit/debit), issuing receipts and maintaining cash register
• Building security
• Administrative  duties, filing registration
• Able to calmly deal with stressful situations in a busy work environment

Qualifications:

• Possess a degree in a social service field or equivalent experience
• Must be fluent in English and French an asset
• Previous CF experience an asset
• Must be able to work 12 – 14 hour  shifts 24/7
• Excellent knowledge of community resources available to families
• Excellent interpersonal and assessment skills.
• Excellent communications skills, both written and oral.
• Very good computer skills  and experience with  Microsoft applications
• Knowledge of the unique challenges of the military family lifestyle essential
• Must pass screening process of the Child Abuse Registry and a Criminal Records check
• Drivers license and access to reliable transportation

Applications are being accepted until 9 May 2012 at 4pm

Start Date: ASAP                     Number of Positions: 1

Salary: $37,000, plus benefits Shift work (44-48 hours per week)

Please forward resume to:

By Mail:            Chris Saldon

PO Box 298,ShearwaterNS,B0J 3A0

Email:               Christina.Saldon@forces.gc.ca

Fax:                  (902) 720-1943

Note:  We appreciate and thank you for your interest in working for the Halifax & Region Military Family Resource Centre, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Celebrating Canadian Army Moms

If you find yourself putting in a last-minute call to the florist every year, this is your chance to get a head start on the perfect Mother’s Day gift.  Share your best photos of the Army mom in your life on our Facebook wall and we’ll include it in a special video tribute that you can share and download on Mother’s Day.

An Army mom is
1. a soldier’s mom or step-mom;
2. a soldier’s grandma;
3. the mother of a soldier’s children; or
4. a mom who is a soldier.

How to submit your photos

There are two ways to submit your photos:

1. Post your photos on the Canadian Army Facebook page.
2. Email your photos to CanadianArmy-ArméeCanadienne@forces.gc.ca.

Rules:

1. Make sure it’s clear that your photo features an Army mother. Show her in uniform or with you in uniform.
2. Make sure you have the right to share the photos.
3. Keep it clean and family friendly. We will only accept photos that comply with the Canadian Army’s Terms of Acceptable Use.
4. Make sure you submit your photos by midnight Pacific Time on May 6.
5. Be selective. Do not submit more than three photos.
6. By submitting your photos to us, you acknowledge that the Canadian Army has the right to freely reproduce your photos as it sees fit.

For more information, please visit: http://www.army.forces.gc.ca/land-terre/special/moms-meres/index-eng.asp

Military Appreciation Day: Friday, May 18 from 9am to 9 pm BEDROOM SUPERSTORE at 20 Akerley Blvd., Burnside. SAVINGS minimum of 30% off all in-stock and ordered items, as well as FREE DELIVERY.

All sale prices are closed to the general public Please show your ID cards.

Coming Soon!

Promoting First Relationships: Meeting Young Children’s Social and Emotional Needs
Shearwater Site
Best for Children Ages 0-3
Are you interested in learning how to promote healthy relationships between you and your child?  Join us for this two hour workshop where we will explore positive, strength-based approaches in parenting that promote happy, loving, and mutually enjoyable relationships between parents and children. As well, learn how to increase feelings of competence and confidence in your role as a parent and help support trust and security, as well as attachment in infancy and toddlerhood.
Tuesday, May 15, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Cost: $5/military family; $10/non-military
Deadline to Register for program and casual care: Thursday, May 10, 4pm. Call 427-7788 for more information and to register.

Summer Day Camp Registration Night
Hampton Gray Building Gym – Shearwater Site; WP 106 Windsor Park – Halifax Site
Ages 5-12 years 
The H&R MFRC Summer Day Camp is back again this year! This nine week program is offered at both the Halifax Site (38 MacDougall Street) and the Shearwater Site (Hampton Gray Building Gym) for children ages 5 to 12.  Kids will spend their weeks enjoying a variety of activities and fun learning opportunities, including crafts, field trips, outdoor games, guest speakers and much more fun.
Wednesday, May 23 (Shearwater); Thursday, May 24 (Halifax), 4:30-6:30
Cost: $120/wk for military families.  Post-dated cheques required at registration for all weeks required, dated first day of week.
Deadline to Register: on-going until full 

Out N’About – Adult Program
Ghost Walk of Historic Halifax
We’re going Out N’ About and want you to join us! Starting at the Old Clock Tower, take a walk through historic Halifax and encounter a troubled Titanic victim, a haunted restaurant, a cursed bridge and more. Learn little known facts and local town gossip. The tour wraps up along the waterfront (in front of the Maritime Museum). Join us if you dare!
Thursday, May 24, 7:30-9:30pm (tour begins at 7:30pm so please arrive a few minutes early)
Cost: $10/person.
Deadline to Register: Thursday, May 17.  Call 720-1885 for more information and to register.

Deployment Activities

DEPLOYMENT is defined as: ANY WORK RELATED SEPARATION (i.e. away on courses, training, IR, short and long deployments) This eNews contains highlights of upcoming deployment activities. Please see our calendar for a listing of all activities & events the Centre offers. For a complete listing of all activities and events specifically for deployed families please visit the Deployment Activities page.  Child care is provided at no cost to you for all Deployment-related Workshops.

Deployment Café
Halifax Site
Are you experiencing a work-related separation due to IR, courses, exercises or deployment?  If so, come join us for dinner, connect with other military families . Casual care is available for children 5 and under. There will be other fun activities for children 6 and up. Don’t worry we’ll feed the children too.  No cost to participants.
Sunday, May 6, 4:30 – 6:30pm
Thursday, May 17, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Deadline to Register: Wednesday prior to event by 4:00pm. For more information, please call 427-7788. 

Stress.calm
Halifax Site
Military families experiencing deployment
This interactive program offers a proven and effective, skills-based approach to managing stress.  Through self-awareness, behaviour change and skill-building, participants will explore the link between stress and performance, examine stress within a military context, and learn about the stress response.  Various relaxation and stress management techniques and strategies will be explored and practiced.  Childcare will be provided at no cost to participants.
Sunday, May 27, 9:30am to 11:30am
No cost to participants
Registration Deadline: Thursday, May 24, 8:00am.  Call 427-7788 for more information and to register

MFRC Programs

African Drumming for Youth
Henderson Sweetman Youth Centre
Ages 8+
Let’s drum together!
Thursday, May 10, 6-8pm
Cost: $2
Deadline to Register: May 9

Saturday Casual Care
Halifax and Shearwater Sites
Ages: 3 mths to 12 yrs
Casual Care is a service that provides military families with quality childcare in an environment that fosters fun activities for children. Activities include art, circles (songs, stories, and finger plays), free play, music and socialization with peers, snack, etc.  Staff are first aid and CPR trained. Please remember to bring a lunch and anything else that the children may need for the day (i.e. diapers, a change of clothes, bottles, etc.). Please remember we are a nut free room so refrain from sending any form of nut products.
Shearwater Site: Saturday, May 12 & 26
Halifax Site: Saturday, June 2
10am – 3pm
Cost: $5.00/hour for under 18 months or $4.00/hour for over 18 months
Deadline to Register: Wednesday before the session.  Call 427-7788 to register.

Drawing Workshop
Henderson Sweetman Youth Centre
Ages 8-14
Learn how to draw monsters, cars and other funny characters!
Sunday, May 13 & 27, 1:30-3:00pm 
Cost: No cost to participants
Drop-in

Brunch Bunch
Big League’s, 920 Cole Harbour Road
Welcome all new and existing CF family members! Have you ever just wanted to get out of the house and meet new people in the community? Why not be part of our Brunch Bunch and do just that. The last Saturday of every month, we will meet at a different location for brunch and social time away from the kids/pets etc. Come out and meet some new people in your community, and take some time to relax.  Feel free to bring a friend/spouse and we’ll see you there.
Saturday, May 26, 11am-1pm
Cost: Participants are responsible for their own meal.
Casual Care: $6/child $9/family.
Deadline to Register: Wednesday, May 23. Call 720-1885 for more information and to register.

Francophone Family Activity – Kite Flying at Cole Harbour Heritage Park
Cole Harbour Heritage Park, Bissett Farm & Salt Marsh Trail
Entire family
Come and join us for a fun family day of flying kites.  Bring a picnic and a sense of adventure as we enjoy a kite demonstration from local providers.  There will be lots of well-groomed trails to explore as a family; everyone is welcome!
Saturday, May 26, 1pm to 3pm
Cost: $3 per person military families; $4 per person non-military family
Deadline to Register: Thursday, May 24, 4pm. Call 720-1885 for more information and to register.

Help Support the H&R MFRC fundraiser by purchasing for the low price of $30 2012 NS Peelers Golf Discount Cards!
Save over $2,000 on green fees this summer!  There are 46 coupons in total (23 NS courses).  Peeler Golf Cards fold up to the size of a debit card to fit in your wallet, purse or golf bag.

Two methods of purchasing:
Online by visiting www.peelers.ca or in person through Windsor Park site or Shearwater site.  For more info contact Pat Haight at 427-7208.  Thank you for all your support.

Welcome to the Sussex MFRC Affinity Telecom Program

Major Features:

-30 % Discount on ALL services
-NO monthly fees
-Available across Canada, and in many international locations
-Long distance, Teleconferencing great for families to keep in touch and much more…

For a complete list of our services, go to www.sussexgroup.ca, and then click your “Back” button on your browser to return to this page. 

To Sign up:
https://ssl.sussexgroup.ca/mfrc-en.php  or call 1-888-3-SUSSEX

In addition to providing you with great rates, a significant portion of the proceeds from this program will be donated to your local MFRC.    

Personnel Support Programs

HEALTH  PROMOTION SERVICES (PSP) Spring 2012 PROGRAMS

MAY AT A GLANCE

Top Fuel for Top Performance
May 10 & 17, 0830-1530
Shearwater

Injury Reduction Strategies for Sports and Physical Activity
May 15, 0800-1200 hrs 
Shearwater

Mental Fitness & Suicide Awareness: General
May 17, 0800-1600 hrs  
Windsor Park

stress.calm
May 24 & 31 (2 day) 0800-1500 hrs  
Shearwater

Butt Out Self-Help Program
Tuesdays, 1045-1200 hrs 
Stadacona
Wednesdays, 1100-1200 hrs 
Shearwater

For more information or to register:
www.psphalifax.ca
(902) 722-4956
Joy.Geizer@forces.gc.ca

CF Appreciation
If you are a current or former member of the Canadian Forces (CF), or family of a current or former member, then you are eligible for discounts on a wide array of goods and services, offered locally, nationally and internationally through the CF Appreciation Program.  In addition to the discounts component of the program, members of the CF Community can access the CF R&R Club to unlock vacation properties, for destinations that you may not have previously considered.  You can join the program today and receive a membership card that confirms your eligibility for discounts.   Please visit us at www.cfappreciation.ca. You can log on today to discover how you can save at hundreds of businesses across the country and around the world. 

Registration Information or to Unsubscribe

Unless otherwise listed, programs at the Halifax Site are located in the Piers Military Community Centre, Bldg 106 Windsor Park and programs at the Shearwater Site are located in the Hampton Gray Memorial Bldg. Please pre-register for MFRC programs, including childcare. Registration is not complete until participants have paid for the program/event. Credit and debit payment options are available for transactions over $5. To register for programs please call 427-7788 (Halifax Site) or 720-1885 (Shearwater Site).  To sign up to receive the Trident newspaper by mail, please contact 720-1885, or email mailinglist@halifaxmfrc.ca with your mailing address.

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Le camp d’été du CRFM d’Halifax et régions aura lieu encore cette année ! Il offre aux enfants de militaires des Forces canadiennes âgés de 5 à 12 ans l’occasion de participer à plein d’activités éducatives divertissantes et amusantes ! Le camp d’été est offert aux CRFM d’Halifax et de Shearwater et propose aux enfants des thèmes chaque semaine, différentes activités amusantes comme du bricolage, des sorties éducatives, de la natation, des rencontres avec des invités spéciaux, des activités en plein air, des jeux et bien plus encore !

Le camp du CRFM de Shearwater peut accueillir jusqu’à 55 campeurs et celui d’Halifax, jusqu’à 35. Pour s’inscrire, les enfants doivent être âgés d’au moins 5 ans et doivent avoir terminé leur maternelle.

Les familles auront l’occasion d’inscrire leur(s) enfant(s) au camp d’été 2012 lors des soirées d’inscription suivantes :

Le mercredi 23 mai de 16 h 30 à 18 h 30 (CRFM de Shearwater)

Le jeudi 24 mai de 16 h 30 à 18 h 30 (CRFM d’Halifax)

Les inscriptions se feront selon le principe du premier arrivé, premier servi. Si la semaine désirée est complète, votre nom sera inscrit sur une liste d’attente. Nous ferons notre possible pour avertir les gens inscrits sur la liste d’attente deux semaines à l’avance des places disponibles.

Les formulaires d’inscription est ici.  Vous devrez apporter les formulaires d’inscription dûment remplis et le paiement intégral à l’inscription. Les formulaires sont disponibles aux deux CRFM et sur notre site Web à l’adresse www.halifaxmfrc.ca.

Pour de plus amples renseignements sur le camp d’été 2012 du CRFM d’Halifax et régions, veuillez communiquer avec Natasha Decoste des services offerts aux jeunes et aux familles, au 720-2168 ou par courriel à l’adresse Natasha.decoste@forces.gc.ca.

The H&R MFRC Summer Camp will be back again this year! Children ages 5 to 12 of Canadian Forces members can spend their weeks filled with fun and educational activities! Offered at both the Shearwater and Halifax Sites, children will enjoy themed weeks, crafts, field trips, swimming, guest speakers, outdoor activities, games and much more!

The Shearwater Site camp can accommodate up to 55 campers and the Halifax Site can accommodate 35 campers. To be registered in camp, children must be 5 years of age and have attended grade primary.

Families will have the opportunity to register their children for the 2012 Summer Camp on the following mass registration nights:

Wednesday, May 23, 4:30-6:30pm (Shearwater Site)

Thursday, May 24, 4:30-6:30pm (Halifax Site)

Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. If the weeks requested are full, then names will be placed on a waiting list.  We do our best to provide two weeks notice if space becomes available to a family on the waiting list.

For more information about the 2012 H&R MFRC Summer Camp, please contact Natasha Decoste, Youth and Family Services at 720-2168 or Natasha.decoste@forces.gc.ca.

Click here for the registration package. Please ensure the forms are completed for registration and are accompanied by full payment. Forms are also available at both sites.

Come Try Zumba
Ages 8+
Guys and gals, get moving with this fun dance workshop!
Saturday, May 5, 1pm-3pm
Cost: $2
Deadline to Register: May 3

Atelier de Zumba
Âges 8+
Un atelier de dance pour les filles et garçons dim, le 5 mai, 13h00-15h00 2$ Date limite d’inscription: le 3 mai

Gardening Workshop
Ages 8-14
Spring is here, it’s time to play in the dirt!
Sunday, May 6, 1-4pm
Cost: $3
Deadline to Register: May 4

Atelier de Jardinage
Âges 8-14
Le printemps arrive, jouons dans la terre !
le sam, 6 mai, 13h00-16h00
3$
Date limite pour s’inscrire: le 4 mai

African Drumming
Ages 8+
Let’s drum together!
Thursday, May 10, 6-8pm
Cost: $2
Deadline to Register: May 9

Le tambour africain
Âges 8+
Fessons de tambour ensemble!
Le jeu 10 mai, 18h00-20h00
$2
Inscription avant le 9 mai

Coming Soon!

Family Event: Oaklawn Farm Zoo
Oaklawn Farm Zoo – Aylesford, NS
Bring your family to the zoo! Come and checkout the animals, get a pony ride and enjoy some ice cream. 
Sunday, May 6, 1:00-3:00pm
Cost: $3/12 and under, $5/teens and adults. Children 2 and under are free.
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, May 2, 4pm. Call 427-7788 for more information and to register.

Facilitation Training
Shearwater Site
Looking to add to your list of employable skills or gain a new approach to your existing facilitation style?  This workshop guarantees an interactive and fun approach to Behavioral Style Facilitation. A five week program, with a maximum of 12 classroom hours, you will work one on one with a trained facilitator and within a group framework that is designed to guide you through a reflective, theory based, creative process that will assist you in developing the skills that are required to successfully design and facilitate a workshop of your own.
Monday, May 7 to Thursday, May 10 and Monday, May 14, 6:00-9:00pm
Cost: $50/military; $60/non-military
Registration Deadline: Monday, April 30. Call 720-1885 for more information and to register.

Friends for Life
Henderson Sweetman Youth Centre
Ages 8-10
“Friends for life” is an internationally recognized program that helps children build emotional resilience, develop skills to reduce anxiety and build positive mental health. This is a 4 week program meeting bi-weekly.
Tuesday, May 8, May 22, June 5 and June 19, 6-8pm 
Cost: $20
Deadline to Register: May 2. Call 720-1776 for more information and to register.

Summer Day Camp Registration Night
Hampton Gray Building Gym – Shearwater Site; WP 106 Windsor Park – Halifax Site
Ages 5-12 years 
The H&R MFRC Summer Day Camp is back again this year! This nine week program is offered at both the Halifax Site (38 MacDougall Street) and the Shearwater Site (Hampton Gray Building Gym) for children ages 5 to 12.  Kids will spend their weeks enjoying a variety of activities and fun learning opportunities, including crafts, field trips, outdoor games, guest speakers and much more fun.
Wednesday, May 23 (Shearwater); Thursday, May 24 (Halifax), 4:30-6:30
Cost: $120/wk for military families.  Post-dated cheques required at registration for all weeks required, dated first day of week.
Deadline to Register: on-going until full

Deployment Activities

DEPLOYMENT is defined as: ANY WORK RELATED SEPARATION (i.e. away on courses, training, IR, short and long deployments) This eNews contains highlights of upcoming deployment activities. Please see our calendar for a listing of all activities & events the Centre offers. For a complete listing of all activities and events specifically for deployed families please visit the Deployment Activities page.  Child care is provided at no cost to you for all Deployment-related Workshops.

HMCS Charlottetown CO’s Monthly Family Briefing/VTCs/Potluck Supper Event
Halifax Site MFRC
Please join us for the 3rd CO’s Monthly Family Briefing.  The CO will call at 3:00pm and provide us with a power point presentation of the ship’s happenings since they departed Halifax.  Following the presentation, we will enjoy a potluck supper and some good
conversation. 
Sunday, April 29, 2–7pm
Individual VTCs will be taking place from 1:00 – 2:45pm and 3:45 – 7:00pm
Upon registration, please indicate what you will be bringing for the potluck supper. 
Registration Deadline: Thursday, April 26, 8am. Call 427-7788 for more information to register for both the event and casual care if required.

Deployment Café
Halifax Site
Are you experiencing a work-related separation due to IR, courses, exercises or deployment?  If so, come join us for dinner, connect with other military families . Casual care is available for children 5 and under. There will be other fun activities for children 6 and up. Don’t worry we’ll feed the children too.  No cost to participants.
Sunday, May 6, 4:30 – 6:30pm
Deadline to Register: Wednesday prior to event by 4:00pm. For more information, please call 427-7788.

MFRC Programs

New Baby Program
Halifax Site
Mothers “to be” in last trimester and babies up to 12 months
If you are pregnant and in your last trimester or a parent of a newborn baby, come and join the H&R MFRC at our New Baby Program. This is a great opportunity for new parents and babies to connect with others, share information and offer support to each other in a warm and comfortable setting. This program will help parents learn about baby friendly activities, baby development, and self care for themselves.
Mondays, 9:30am-11:30am 
Cost: $2/military family, $3/non-military
Deadline to Register: This is a drop-in program but if casual care is required, please register by Thursday prior to session. Call 427-7788 for more information.

Saturday Casual Care
Halifax and Shearwater Sites
Ages: 3 mths to 12 yrs
Casual Care is a service that provides military families with quality childcare in an environment that fosters fun activities for children. Activities include art, circles (songs, stories, and finger plays), free play, music and socialization with peers, snack, etc.  Staff are first aid and CPR trained. Please remember to bring a lunch and anything else that the children may need for the day (i.e. diapers, a change of clothes, bottles, etc.). Please remember we are a nut free room so refrain from sending any form of nut products.
Halifax Site: Saturday, May 5
Shearwater Site: Saturday, May 12 & 26
10am – 3pm
Cost: $5.00/hour for under 18 months or $4.00/hour for over 18 months
Deadline to Register: Wednesday before the session.  Call 427-7788 to register.

Come Try Zumba
Henderson Sweetman Youth Centre
Ages 8+
Guys and gals, get moving with this fun dance workshop!
Saturday, May 5, 1pm-3pm
Cost: $2
Deadline to Register: May 3

African Drumming
Henderson Sweetman Youth Centre
Ages 8+
Let’s drum together!
Thursday, May 10, 6-8pm
Cost: $2
Deadline to Register: May 9

Help Support the H&R MFRC fundraiser by purchasing for the low price of $30 2012 NS Peelers Golf Discount Cards!
Save over $2,000 on green fees this summer!  There are 46 coupons in total (23 NS courses).  Peeler Golf Cards fold up to the size of a debit card to fit in your wallet, purse or golf bag.

Two methods of purchasing:
Online by visiting www.peelers.ca or in person through Windsor Park site or Shearwater site.  For more info contact Pat Haight at 427-7208.  Thank you for all your support.

Welcome to the Sussex MFRC Affinity Telecom Program

Major Features:

-30 % Discount on ALL services
-NO monthly fees
-Available across Canada, and in many international locations
-Long distance, Teleconferencing great for families to keep in touch and much more…

For a complete list of our services, go to www.sussexgroup.ca, and then click your “Back” button on your browser to return to this page. 

To Sign up:
https://ssl.sussexgroup.ca/mfrc-en.php  or call 1-888-3-SUSSEX

In addition to providing you with great rates, a significant portion of the proceeds from this program will be donated to your local MFRC.   

Personnel Support Programs

Health Promotion Services (PSP) launches new CF Health and Wellness Challenge – Register now for your chance to win!

In support of the CF Health and Physical Fitness Strategy, the Strengthening the Forces Health Promotion Program is launching a new CF Health and Wellness Challenge.  Running throughout the month of May, the objective of the Challenge is to engage the CF community in adopting a healthier lifestyle by making healthy choices on a daily basis. 

To emphasize the importance of health and wellness for all, this Challenge is open to all CF members, their dependents (age of majority), as well as DND, NPF and MFRC employees.

Dates to remember:

April 15 - Registration begins online at:  http://bit.ly/psphealthchallenge
April 30 - Local CF Health and Wellness Challenge Launch 0900-1100 hrs / Fleet Fitness & Sports Centre (D216)

Opening ceremony at 0900 hrs with RAdm Gardam and Cmdre Jung, Surgeon General.  Launch will also include information displays, interactive health and wellness activities, and on-site registration for the month challenge.
                                        
May 1 – 31 CF Health and Wellness Challenge begins.
May 31 CF Health and Wellness Challenge ends.  Submit your tracking form to Health Promotion Services.

For more information about the CF Health and Wellness Challenge, please contact Health Promotion Services (PSP) at 722-4956 or Joy.Geizer@forces.gc.ca.

HEALTH  PROMOTION SERVICES (PSP) Spring 2012 PROGRAMS

MAY AT A GLANCE

Top Fuel for Top Performance
May 10 & 17, 0830-1530
Shearwater

Injury Reduction Strategies for Sports and Physical Activity
May 15, 0800-1200 hrs 
Shearwater

Mental Fitness & Suicide Awareness: General
May 17, 0800-1600 hrs  
Windsor Park

stress.calm
May 24 & 31 (2 day) 0800-1500 hrs  
Shearwater

Butt Out Self-Help Program
Tuesdays, 1045-1200 hrs 
Stadacona
Wednesdays, 1100-1200 hrs 
Shearwater

For more information or to register:
www.psphalifax.ca
(902) 722-4956
Joy.Geizer@forces.gc.ca

CF Appreciation
If you are a current or former member of the Canadian Forces (CF), or family of a current or former member, then you are eligible for discounts on a wide array of goods and services, offered locally, nationally and internationally through the CF Appreciation Program.  In addition to the discounts component of the program, members of the CF Community can access the CF R&R Club to unlock vacation properties, for destinations that you may not have previously considered.  You can join the program today and receive a membership card that confirms your eligibility for discounts.   Please visit us at www.cfappreciation.ca. You can log on today to discover how you can save at hundreds of businesses across the country and around the world.   

Registration Information or to Unsubscribe

Unless otherwise listed, programs at the Halifax Site are located in the Piers Military Community Centre, Bldg 106 Windsor Park and programs at the Shearwater Site are located in the Hampton Gray Memorial Bldg. Please pre-register for MFRC programs, including childcare. Registration is not complete until participants have paid for the program/event. Credit and debit payment options are available for transactions over $5. To register for programs please call 427-7788 (Halifax Site) or 720-1885 (Shearwater Site).  To sign up to receive the Trident newspaper by mail, please contact 720-1885, or email mailinglist@halifaxmfrc.ca with your mailing address.

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If you wish to unsubscribe from this newsletter please click the unsubscribe link in the bottom of the email, or send an email to enews@halifaxmfrc.ca and enter unsubscribe in the subject line. Thank you.

Coming Soon!

Halifax & Region Military Family Resource Centre Information Roadshow for CF Members and their Families
Calling all military and family members! The Halifax & Region Military Family Resource Centre is on the road again this April and bringing the Information Roadshow to a community near you.  If you are a family member or friend of a CF Regular or Reserve Force member who has recently experienced deployment or is preparing to deploy, don’t miss out on this informative and interactive evening.  Come and find out about family readiness, the ups and downs of deployment and the many programs, services and resources available to military members and their families.  Get connected in your community with others who are experiencing the unique challenges of the military lifestyle.  There will be presentations by the MFRC, Operational Stress Injury Social Support, Integrated Personnel Support Centre, Veterans Affairs Canada, case manager and military representatives.  Make it a date, bring a friend and check out the H&R MFRC Information Roadshow for all CF members and their families!
Sydney Garrison Officers’ Mess, Tuesday, April 24, 6:30-8:30pm
Truro Armouries Officers’ Mess, Wednesday, April 25, 6:30-8:30pm
Call 1-888-753-8827 (toll free) for information and registration

Dad & Me – Maritime Reptile Adventures Show
Halifax Site
This is sure to be a blast! Come out and experience an interactive reptile show. You will be up close and personal with seven different animals and learn many fun facts about them. This is also a great opportunity to meet and interact with other families.
Sunday, April 29, 1-3pm
Cost: $5.00/person
Deadline to Register: Wednesday, April 25, 4pm. Call 427-7788 for more information and to register.

Family Event: Oaklawn Farm Zoo
Oaklawn Farm Zoo – Alyesford, NS
Bring your family to the zoo! Come and checkout the animals, get a pony ride and enjoy some ice cream. 
Sunday, May 6, 1:00-3:00pm
Cost: $3/12 and under, $5/teens and adults. Children 2 and under are free.
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, May 2, 4pm. Call 427-7788 for more information and to register.

Facilitation Training
Shearwater Site
Looking to add to your list of employable skills or gain a new approach to your existing facilitation style?  This workshop guarantees an interactive and fun approach to Behavioral Style Facilitation. A five week program, with a maximum of 12 classroom hours, you will work one on one with a trained facilitator and within a group framework that is designed to guide you through a reflective, theory based, creative process that will assist you in developing the skills that are required to successfully design and facilitate a workshop of your own.
Monday, May 7 to Thursday, May 10 and Monday, May 14, 6:00-9:00pm
Cost: $50/military; $60/non-military
Registration Deadline: Monday, April 30. Call 720-1885 for more information and to register.

Learn to Sail Program with the Dartmouth Yacht Club
697 Windmill Road, Dartmouth (next to Coast Tire-Burnside)

The Dartmouth Yacht Club is calling all children ages 8 to 15 years who would like to take sailing lessons.  The Dartmouth Yacht Club has a few members who have offered to sponsor 6 Canadian Forces children to participate in the Learn to Sail Program.  The program runs for two weeks, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine.

Requirements:

Parents must drop-off their child no earlier than 8:30 a.m. and pick up by 4 p.m.  All children participating must be able to swim and not have a fear of water, as these boats tip easily.  If the boat tips, children will be required to pull themselves back into the boat. 

All children must bring:

• CSA approved life jacket
• Lunch and refreshments for the day
• Change of clothing
• Hat, sunscreen, sunglasses are recommended
• Sneakers (no flip flops) or water shoes
• Rain gear and sweaters are recommended

Course Dates:

Monday, July 2 to Friday, July 13
Monday, July 16 to Friday, July 27
Monday, July 30 to Friday, August 10
Monday, August 13 to Friday, August 24
Instruction is from:  9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

If you are interested in having your child sponsored in this program, please email Pat Haight at Patricia.Haight@forces.gc.ca or phone 427-7208 by Wednesday, April 25 by 12 p.m.  All names submitted will be placed in a draw for six spots.  Please indicate the dates that you prefer.  

Summer Day Camp Registration Night
Hampton Gray Building Gym – Shearwater Site; WP 106 Windsor Park – Halifax Site
Ages 5-12 years 
The H&R MFRC Summer Day Camp is back again this year! This nine week program is offered at both the Halifax Site (38 MacDougall Street) and the Shearwater Site (Hampton Gray Building Gym) for children ages 5 to 12.  Kids will spend their weeks enjoying a variety of activities and fun learning opportunities, including crafts, field trips, outdoor games, guest speakers and much more fun.
Register Wednesday, May 23 (Shearwater); Thursday, May 24 (Halifax), 4:30-6:30
Cost: $120/wk for military families.  Post-dated cheques required at registration for all weeks required, dated first day of week.
Deadline to Register: on-going until full 

Deployment Activities

DEPLOYMENT is defined as: ANY WORK RELATED SEPARATION (i.e. away on courses, training, IR, short and long deployments) This eNews contains highlights of upcoming deployment activities. Please see our calendar for a listing of all activities & events the Centre offers. For a complete listing of all activities and events specifically for deployed families please visit the Deployment Activities page.  Child care is provided at no cost to you for all Deployment-related Workshops.

Grow your own Groceries: Urban Vegetable Production Seminar
Halifax Seed – 5860 Kane Street, Halifax
Do you have a loved one presently away as a result of a Canadian Forces (CF) work commitment, such as training, temporary duty, deployment, imposed restriction, etc? With spring in full swing, why not consider a new hobby and further your knowledge about gardening?  Join the H&R MFRC at Halifax Seed and discover techniques on how you can grow your own groceries! Limited spaces are available, so register early!
Wednesday, April 25, 6:30-8:30pm   
Cost: $5/person 
Registration Deadline: Monday, April 23, 4:00pm.  Call 427-7788 for more information and to register.

HMCS Charlottetown CO’s Monthly Family Briefing/VTCs/Potluck Supper Event
Halifax Site MFRC
Please join us for the 3rd CO’s Monthly Family Briefing.  The CO will call at 3:00pm and provide us with a power point presentation of the ship’s happenings since they departed Halifax.  Following the presentation, we will enjoy a potluck supper and some good
conversation. 
Sunday, April 29, 2–7pm
Individual VTCs will be taking place from 1:00 – 2:45pm and 3:45 – 7:00pm
Upon registration, please indicate what you will be bringing for the potluck supper. 
Registration Deadline: Thursday, April 26, 8am. Call 427-7788 for more information to register for both the event and casual care if required.

Deployment Café
Halifax Site
Are you experiencing a work-related separation due to IR, courses, exercises or deployment?  If so, come join us for dinner, connect with other military families . Casual care is available for children 5 and under. There will be other fun activities for children 6 and up. Don’t worry we’ll feed the children too.  No cost to participants.
Sunday, May 6, 4:30 – 6:30pm
Deadline to Register: Wednesday prior to event by 4:00pm. For more information, please call 427-7788.

MFRC Programs

New Baby Program
Halifax Site
Mothers “to be” in last trimester and babies up to 12 months
If you are pregnant and in your last trimester or a parent of a newborn baby, come and join the H&R MFRC at our New Baby Program. This is a great opportunity for new parents and babies to connect with others, share information and offer support to each other in a warm and comfortable setting. This program will help parents learn about baby friendly activities, baby development, and self care for themselves.
Mondays, 9:30am-11:30am (starting April 2, ongoing weekly)
Cost: $2/military family, $3/non-military
Deadline to Register: This is a drop-in program but if casual care is required, please register by Thursday prior to session. Call 427-7788 for more information.

Breakaway Program
Shearwater Site
The Breakaway program is exactly that… a break from the daily routine. In partnership with the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON), the H&R MFRC is excited to be able to offer programming for seniors within the CF family. This program includes gentle exercise for the body and mind, therapeutic activities such as music, stretch, relaxation, games, cooking, outings, and more. This program is run by professional VON staff and volunteers, and is able accommodate to numerous conditions. This is also a great respite opportunity for caregivers and VON offers much needed support to those in the care giving roles. 
Friday Mornings: 9:30am-12:30pm
Call 720-1885 to register your loved one or for more information.

Francophone Night Out
The Muster Station – 590 Portland Street, Dartmouth
Ages: 18 +
Join us at charming and unique restaurants in various locations throughout Halifax and Dartmouth. The last Friday of the month is an opportunity to be among other French spouses to share a good meal and stories. Everyone is welcome but priority will be given to military spouses. Place limited so book early to guarantee your seat Friday! Fun and laughter guaranteed.
Friday, April 27, 6:30-9:30pm
Cost: Each participant pays for their meal
Registration deadline: Tuesday, April 24. Call 720-1885 for more information and to register.

Brunch Bunch
Cole’s Neighbourhood Restaurant, 972 Cole Harbour Road, Dartmouth
Welcome all new and existing CF family members! Have you ever just wanted to get out of the house and meet new people in the community? Why not be part of our Brunch Bunch and do just that. The last Saturday of every month, we will meet at a different location for brunch and social time away from the kids/pets, etc. Come out and meet some new people in your community and take some time to relax, and who knows, you may be able to win your meal!  Feel free to bring a friend/spouse and we’ll see you there!
Saturday, April 28, 11am-1pm
Cost: Participants are responsible for the cost of their meal.
Casual Care: $6/child $9/family.
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April 25. Call 720-1885 for more information and to register. 

Personnel Support Programs

Health Promotion Services APRIL AT A GLANCE

Managing Angry Moments
Apr 20 – May 11 (Fridays), 0800-1200 hrs
Stadacona

Weight Wellness Lifestyle Program
Apr 23 – May 14 (Mondays), 1800-2000 hrs
Windsor Park

Butt Out Self-Help Program
Tuesdays, 1045-1200 hrs
Stadacona
Wednesdays, 1100-1200 hrs
Shearwater

CF Appreciation
If you are a current or former member of the Canadian Forces (CF), or family of a current or former member, then you are eligible for discounts on a wide array of goods and services, offered locally, nationally and internationally through the CF Appreciation Program.  In addition to the discounts component of the program, members of the CF Community can access the CF R&R Club to unlock vacation properties, for destinations that you may not have previously considered.  You can join the program today and receive a membership card that confirms your eligibility for discounts.   Please visit us at www.cfappreciation.ca. You can log on today to discover how you can save at hundreds of businesses across the country and around the world.  

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Unless otherwise listed, programs at the Halifax Site are located in the Piers Military Community Centre, Bldg 106 Windsor Park and programs at the Shearwater Site are located in the Hampton Gray Memorial Bldg. Please pre-register for MFRC programs, including childcare. Registration is not complete until participants have paid for the program/event. Credit and debit payment options are available for transactions over $5. To register for programs please call 427-7788 (Halifax Site) or 720-1885 (Shearwater Site).  To sign up to receive the Trident newspaper by mail, please contact 720-1885, or email mailinglist@halifaxmfrc.ca with your mailing address.

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